Galveston 18 Wheeler and Truck Accidents

Commercial Trucking

With Galveston offering a valuable connection to Houston, 18 wheelers are a common sight on most highways, especially I-45. If you've ever driven the stretch between Houston and Galveston, 18 wheelers are plentiful. 18 Wheeler Accidents or accidents involving large trucks that are ten thousand pounds and over, are extremely destructive and often fatal - these 18 wheeler accidents occur when big rigs cross paths with other vehicles or pedestrians.

Over 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year in this country, and the injuries sustained by those lucky enough to survive are usually horrific. Of these, approximately 5,000 trucking accidents result in fatalities. In fact, 18-wheeler trucking accidents account for one of every eight traffic deaths. Galveston and Galveston County are not immune to these 18 wheeler accidents.

Common Causes of 18-wheeler accidents:

• Failure to properly consider blindspots
• Failure of Brakes
• Debris in the truck's travel path
• Extreme fatigue or exhaustion of drivers
• Excessive speed
• Failure to follow proper rules of the road
• Tire blowouts / Tire malufunction
• Driving while under influence of alcohol or drugs
• Improperly secured freight in the payload section
• Unsafe driving practices

There are many reasons why these large truck accidents are so catastrophic. All 18 Wheeler drivers are working under extreme conditions - conditions requiring tremendous concentration and long hours on the road resulting in sleep-deprived truckers. Due to delivery requirments, these truckers are conistently exceeding the speed limits so their shipments are delivered on time. The fuel that these big rigs carry alone adds a dangerous component not to mention excessive speeds and tired drivers. Unfortunately for other travelers, these situations some times result in catastrophic 18 wheeler accidents..

Over the years, Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers has handled thousands of serious injury or death cases involving automobiles and commercial vehicles including 18 wheelers for Galveston and surrounding area travelers. These accidents have happened in the Galveston and Texas City areas. Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers proudly owns the largest verdict in Liberty County history for a teenager who was rendered brain damaged as a result of an automobile wreck.

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